coffee
See What I Wanna See Lyrics
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National spot, in residual heaven
My boyfriend's on TV, a soap opera villain
We both live in splendor in Beverly Hills
The Hills, the Hills, the Hills
Life could not have been sweeter
I love California
Cocaine and vodka
Drive through the mountains
Laughing and speeding
The stars are so dazzling
The road spins and weaves
Our convertible Jaguar leaps off the mountain
Thank God I'm too stoned to be wearing my seatbelt
I crash and I tumble through cactus and sage
Breaking my arm and my nose and my jaw and my neck
*Laughs* Ouch, right?
So I wake up in surgery 10 hours later
My agent sends flowers
My boyfriend is missing
My face is disfigured
It's perfectly ruined
The 'Star' takes my picture
I'm news for a week
Then the agency cancels my coffee commercial
It's farewell, goodbye to residual heaven
Thank God for the morphine
Thank God for my dealer
And for the vodka that mellows the coke
The coke, the coke, the coke, the coke, the coke, the coke
Yeah
I could use a little help
I could use a little hope
I could use a little something that has worth
And illuminates the point of my being on this earth
Look, I look around the earth and I see
I don't need an agent
I don't need a job
I don't need the coke or booze
I can kick 'em if I choose
But I could use a little miracle
Yeah
I could use a little miracle
I had just finished shooting a coffee commercial
And ain't it ironic? I don't drink coffee!
Coffee, coffee, coffee, coffee, coffee, coffee
In "Coffee" by See What I Wanna See, the singer narrates the story of a glamorous and hedonistic life in Beverly Hills, where everything seems perfect until a car accident shatters that illusion. The song starts with the singer and her boyfriend, both successful in their respective industries, living in splendor in Beverly Hills. They celebrate their success by indulging in cocaine and vodka while driving through the mountains, speeding and laughing. The lyrics describe the dazzling stars and the winding road before turning tragic: their convertible Jaguar leaps off the mountain, and the singer crashes through cactus and sage, breaking her arm, nose, jaw, and neck.
The second verse of the song is a summary of her life post-accident, where she wakes up in surgery, disfigured, and missing her boyfriend. Neither her agent nor her coffee commercial cares for her anymore, leaving her alone in misery. The song ends with the singer asking for a little help, hope, and a miracle that could give meaning to her life. She looks around and realizes that she doesn't need an agent, a job, or drugs, but something worthwhile that could enlighten the point of her existence. The song ends with an ironic twist as the singer reveals that she doesn't drink coffee, despite finishing a coffee commercial.
"Coffee" by See What I Wanna See is a powerful song with a tragic plot and a poignant message. It highlights the superficiality of success, fame, and materialistic pleasures while emphasizing the importance of true worth, hope, and miracles. The song doesn't shy away from describing the harsh realities of life but also offers a glimpse of redemption and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
I had just finished shooting a coffee commercial
I had recently completed filming a commercial advertisement for coffee
National spot, in residual heaven
The commercial was aired across the country and paid well for any future appearances
My boyfriend's on TV, a soap opera villain
My partner is starring in a television show as the antagonist character
We both live in splendor in Beverly Hills
We reside in luxury in Beverly Hills, California
The Hills, the Hills, the Hills
We greatly enjoy living in Beverly Hills
Life could not have been sweeter
My life is currently exceptional and filled with happiness
I love California
I have a great fondness for the state of California
We'd celebrate Sweeps Month
We would commemorate Sweeps month, a period of high television viewership
Cocaine and vodka
We consumed both cocaine and vodka
Drive through the mountains
We traveled through the mountainous terrain
Laughing and speeding
We merrily drove fast through the mountains
The stars are so dazzling
The stars overhead were very mesmerizing
The road spins and weaves
The road we were driving on was twisting and curving
Our convertible Jaguar leaps off the mountain
Our car falls off the edge of the mountain as we were driving too fast on a curve
Thank God I'm too stoned to be wearing my seatbelt
I was grateful that I was under the influence of marijuana, causing me to not put on my seatbelt
I crash and I tumble through cactus and sage
I collide with the rough terrain of cactus and sagebrush as I roll down the mountain
Breaking my arm and my nose and my jaw and my neck
As a result of the car crash, I broke multiple bones in my body
*Laughs* Ouch, right?
I find the situation amusing despite the pain I am in
So I wake up in surgery 10 hours later
I regain consciousness following a long 10-hour surgery to repair my injuries
My agent sends flowers
My agent sends me flowers as a gesture of well wishes for my recovery
My boyfriend is missing
My boyfriend has been lost and unable to be contacted since the crash
My face is disfigured
My face has been distorted and damaged as a result of the crash
It's perfectly ruined
My face is utterly ruined and will never be the same again
The 'Star' takes my picture
The magazine publication, 'Star' photographs me for an upcoming issue
I'm news for a week
My accident becomes a news topic for a brief period of time
Then the agency cancels my coffee commercial
The agency decides to terminate my coffee advertisement contract
It's farewell, goodbye to residual heaven
I lose the residual income from the discontinued coffee commercial
Thank God for the morphine
I am grateful for the painkiller, morphine
Thank God for my dealer
I express gratitude for the dealer who supplied me with the drugs
And for the vodka that mellows the coke
I am thankful for the vodka which lessens the effect of the cocaine
The coke, the coke, the coke, the coke, the coke, the coke
I reiterate my admiration for the use of cocaine
Yeah
An exclamation of agreement or acknowledgement
I could use a little help
I am in need of assistance in some way
I could use a little hope
I am seeking optimism or encouragement
I could use a little something that has worth
I require something that is valuable or has meaning
And illuminates the point of my being on this earth
I desire to uncover the purpose of my existence
Look, I look around the earth and I see
As I observe the world and its inhabitants,
I don't need an agent
I do not require an agent or manager to advance in my career
I don't need a job
I am content without the need for employment
I don't need the coke or booze
I can live without the use of cocaine or alcohol
I can kick 'em if I choose
I am capable of overcoming addiction if I decide to
But I could use a little miracle
I am hoping for a miracle to occur in my life
Yeah
An exclamation of agreement or acknowledgement
I could use a little miracle
I continue to desire a miracle to happen
And ain't it ironic? I don't drink coffee!
It is humorous that despite having filmed a coffee commercial, I do not even drink coffee
Coffee, coffee, coffee, coffee, coffee, coffee
Repetition of the word 'coffee'
Contributed by Riley E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TemporaryButterfly
Saw her as Glinda in Wicked last month :) So amazing. "toss toss!"
@Hsviss87
she breaks my heart when she slows down. amazing.
@MarcieDoddFan
Helene is amazing. Her soprano is outstanding. I have seen her twice in Wicked, and she is just as funny as she is vocally gifted.
@ChisaiJoyu
I saw her as Galinda, too! Nashville. ^^ She was amazing!
@TravisTrevino
wow, this was really great
@animagusurreal
Great job :).
@theatregeek84
Seriously, this is talent. Not an easy song and especially when compared to Idina Menzel! Broadway material, I'd say. Truly good!
@PrincessIcicle
amazing :)
@CFB1721
this was fantastic! does anyone know where to find the lyrics to coffee?
@IsabelleHayley
I believe that I get to Helene as "Glinda" in "Wicked" on March 11th! *Second National Tour*